Mad River

Introducing the Barista Studio for Argos! A fully immersive space designed to show just how good coffee at home can get. Working alongside Hope & Glory PR, we sourced the venue, designed the space, and transformed it within 24 hours into a fully branded, sensory-led experience.

A great window display should do more than stop people in their tracks. For our project with Gymkhana, we designed every element with longevity in mind. Click the link in our bio to read our insider guide to creating window displays that build brand love.

Corfe Castle. A ruin shaped by centuries of power, conflict and everyday life. In partnership with the National Trust, we created an outdoor interpretation pilot that invites visitors to pause, look closer and connect with Corfe Castle's layered history.

Brindisa’s Epic Beans deserve packaging with as much depth and character as what’s inside. So for this project, we created a range that feels rooted in Spanish culture whilst giving it the shelf presence to stand proudly in a modern retail space.

We’re proud to share that Mad River is now working with survivalist, expedition leader, presenter and resilience expert, Megan Hine, to develop her brand comms and strategic narrative. We’re super excited to be partnering with Megan.

The most powerful retail theatre does more than showcase a product. It stops people mid-stride, it starts conversations. When brands and creatives share ambition, the results speak loudly. Click the link in our bio to read our guide to creating displays that build brand love.

We love creating work that actually feels like the people behind it and the new Launch PR website is exactly that. PR sites can often feel interchangeable. This one doesn’t because it’s rooted in Launch’s voice, culture and ambition. Go take a look … launchpr.co.uk

Following on from last week’s Tarta de Santiago post, we’re excited to share more of our packaging work with Brindisa, this time for their Romesco and Alioli products. It’s always a pleasure to bring such characterful products to life and there is even more goodness coming soon.

Have you tried Brindisa’s Tarta de Santiago? We highly recommend you do, particularly now that its packaging has been dusted with Mad River magic. This cake has centuries of history, marked by the cross of St. James so the design needed to feel authentic and quietly confident.

A window display only works if it works in the real world. Reflections, sight lines, eye height and space all matter and when they’re handled right, your brand gets the spotlight. Click the link in our bio to read our guide.

From cult tins to a full pantry takeover We’ve been super proud to evolve the iconic Perelló brand beyond olives, most recently rolling it out seamlessly across the new beans and pulses ranges, staying true to its iconic heritage whilst bringing some new fresh energy.

For Roastworks, we turned the asterisk into a signal of trust. We created a brand communication toolkit that uses the * to highlight real truths about the coffee trade. Pairing honest statements with real imagery to uncover what’s usually hidden in the small print.

WE'RE HIRING! Mad River is on the hunt for an Account & Operations Manager. Send your cv and why you’re the right person for the role to: caniwork@madriver.co.ukbefore the deadline on 23rd January 2026.

2026 starts here: why your window display deserves centre stage.  Product-only displays tell people what you sell. Story-driven displays tell them why it matters and can boost brand recall by 25%. Make your window a 365-day brand-building tool.  Read our Insider Guide in bio.

Our final activation of the year landed with festive intent. Influencer deliveries for Argos transforming a delivery van into a fully realised fireside scene, complete with a glowing fireplace, chimney smoke and gifts ready to be enjoyed.

2025 in motion! A year of ambitious brand and experiential work delivered with intent, craft and belief. And we’re not slowing down. With major projects already in motion, 2026 is shaping up to be even more ambitious! We are Mad River. Onward.

Hand-crafted creativity in action. This autumn we returned to Brownsea Island to paint a large mural for Dorset Wildlife Trust, telling the story of one of the UK’s rarest habitats. Brushstrokes and bespoke illustrations, all crafted to honour the island’s wildlife and heritage.

This week Quality Street turned Electric Boulevard purple with a new Street of Fame, to celebrate 6 viral icons of 2025. Mad River delivered the experience with glittering visuals and a purple carpet moment. A big shout out to @QualityStreetUK and @HopeandGloryPR for trusting us!

Retail windows aren’t just for Christmas, they’re your gateway to building brand love and loyalty 365 days a year! Standout displays can boost sales by up to 30%. We’ve created award-winning windows across the UK, and now we’re sharing our insights. Read our guide: link in bio.

Crafting Aldo’s digital presence. Built from the brand foundation we created earlier this year, the new website we have built for Aldo Kane reflects everything at the heart of his story. View the new site at aldokane.com